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Richmond Center Welcomes Special Military Guests

A Very Unique Veterans Day Event

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Richmond Center Veterans with Administrator Philip Buchsbaum (top standing second from the left). Next time him on right, Staff Sergeant Reyes and second from the right is Mr. Wassmuth
Richmond Center Veterans with Administrator Philip Buchsbaum (top standing second from the left). Next time him on right, Staff Sergeant Reyes and second from the right is Mr. Wassmuth ((Courtesy of the Richmond Center))

On Veterans Day Monday, November 11, leadership at Richmond Center, the 300-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility on Tompkins Avenue, paid tribute to their veterans by handing out Certificates of Merit, playing patriotic music and being treated to a full course lunch.

The ceremony included two very distinguished military personnel, James H. Wassmuth, past post commander of the Cespino-Russo American Legion Post #1544 and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant & Recruiter Nathaniel E. Reyes. Both gentlemen spoke to their veteran brothers and shared various stories from years ago. Both military personnel received plaques by the Richmond Center, thanking them for their service.

Richmond Center Recreation Director Irina Zapolskaya, center with Mr. Wassmuth on the left and Staff Sgt Reyes on the right

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